Custom design by the previous owner

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I have just bought this secondhand bike for RM3k. It is very special because this one is the 1st model of Yamaha 125Z and it is still unmodified!
The engine is still in standard condition except for the 0.25 piston size after one time rebore, but the rebore has been done not to modified the engine but to restore the compression that has been lost due to the old engine (about 8 years now).
Compared to my RX-Z, this bike is very light (in fact, it is the lightest I have ever rode) and very fast. The first time I ride it, I can easily get to 120km/h and that is normal speed riding! I thought something is wrong with the speedometer, but no, everything is working well after further testing.
Next, I’m going to restore this bike to a new standard look in the colour of blue as in the picture below. All the ‘X’ mark there is the item that I’m going to replace with original parts. For the rim, I think I’m going to use fish bone sports rim.

Yamaha 125Z Blue

Look at my previous restoration project of 1997 Yamaha RX-Z here.

I just got to see new Yamaha LC135 sticker design. Note the new flame style which is now less pronounced but much more modern. The sports rim also now is in gold. The one in black is also a good sight to see. It have a gold stripe on the fairing.
I cannot confirm whether this one is for ES or without hand clutch as I cannot see the caliper whether it is 2-piston or just single piston.
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